IIT-JAM 2009

The Indian Institutes of Technologies are conducting a Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (IIT JAM) for admission to M.Sc. and other post-B.Sc. programs at the IITs.

The main objective of JAM is to provide admissions to various M.Sc., M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual degree and other post-B.Sc. programs based on the performance in a single test and consolidate 'Science' as a career option for bright students from across the country.

The following are the M.Sc. (Two Year)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree and other Post-B.Sc. programs at different IITs to which admissions shall be made on the basis of JAM-2009.

IIT Bombay (IITB): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Applied Statistics and Informatics, (ii) Applied Geology, (iii) Applied Geophysics, (iv) Biotechnology, (v) Chemistry, (vi) Mathematics, and (vii) Physics.
M.Sc.-Ph. D. Dual Degree programs in: (i) Energy, and (ii) Physics.

IIT Delhi (IITD): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics.

IIT Guwahati (IITG): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics and Computing, and (iii) Physics.

IIT Kanpur (IITK): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, (iii) Physics, and (iv) Statistics.
M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree program in Physics (Transfer from M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree program to M.Sc. Physics program is not permitted).

IIT Kharagpur (IITKgp) : M.Sc.- Ph.D. Dual Degree programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Geological Sciences, (iii) Geophysics, (iv) Mathematics and (v) Physics.

IIT Madras (IITM): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Chemistry, (ii) Mathematics, and (iii) Physics.

IIT Roorkee (IITR): Two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs in: (i) Applied Geology, (ii) Applied Mathematics, (iii) Biotechnology, (iv) Chemistry, (v) Industrial Mathematics and Informatics, and (vi) Physics.
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) program in Geophysical Technology.
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) program in Geological Technology.
Three-year Interdisciplinary Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

M.Sc. Applied Geology (IITB, IITR)/M.Tech. Geological Technology (IITR)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Geological Sciences (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Geology as a subject for three years/six semesters and any two subjects among Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biological Science. The candidate must have Mathematics at (10+2) level.

M.Sc. Applied Geophysics (IITB)
Bachelor's degree with both Physics and Mathematics as subjects for two years and at least one of them as a subject for three years.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Geophysics (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with two subjects among Physics, Mathematics and Geology for at least two years/four semesters each and the remaining one for at least one year / two semesters.

M.Tech. Geophysical Technology (IITR)
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics and Physics as subjects and any one among the following subjects: Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Electronics and Computer Science.

M.Sc. Applied Mathematics (IITR)/M.Sc. Industrial Mathematics and Informatics (IITR)/M.Sc. Mathematics (IITB, IITD, IITK, IITM)/M.Sc. Mathematics and Computing (IITG)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Mathematics (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters.

M.Sc. Applied Statistics and Informatics (IITB)/M.Sc. Statistics (IITK)
Bachelor's degree with either Mathematics or Statistics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters.

M.Sc. Biotechnology (IITB, IITR)
Bachelor's degree in any branch of Science/ Agriculture / Pharmacy / Veterinary / Engineering / Medicine (MBBS).

M.Sc. Chemistry (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITK, IITM, IITR)/M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree in Chemistry (IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Chemistry as a subject for three years/six semesters and Mathematics at (10+2) level.


M.Sc. Physics (IITB, IITD, IITG, IITK, IITM, IITR) / M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree program in Physics (IITB, IITK, IITKgp)
Bachelor's degree with Physics as a subject for at least two years/four semesters and Mathematics for at least one year/two semesters.

M.Sc.-Ph.D. Dual Degree program in Energy (IITB)
Bachelor's degree with any one of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics for two years/four semesters, and any one of the remaining two subjects for at least one year/two semesters.

Master of Computer Applications [MCA] (IITR)
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject for at least one year for annual system candidates/at least two papers of Mathematics for semester system candidates.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

JAM-2009 qualified candidates shall have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria for admissions in IITs.

• At least 55% aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for General/OBC Category candidates and at least 50% aggregate marks (taking into account all subjects, including languages and subsidiaries, all years combined) for SC/ST and PD Category candidates in the qualifying degree.

For candidates with letter grades/CGPA (instead of percentage of marks), the equivalent percentage of marks will be decided by the admitting institute(s).
At the time of admission, all admitted candidates will have to submit a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner in the prescribed form. At the time of registration, the admitted candidates may have to undergo a physical fitness test by a medical board constituted by the Admitting Institute. In case a candidate is not found to be physically fit to pursue his/her chosen course of study, his/her admission may be canceled.

Note:
(i) It will entirely be the responsibility of the candidate to prove that he/she satisfies the minimum educational qualifications and eligibility requirements for admissions.

(ii) The Admitting Institute has the right to cancel, at any stage, the admission of a candidate who is found admitted to a course to which he/she is not entitled, being unqualified or ineligible in accordance with the ordinances and regulations in force.

GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) The JAM-2009 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign). Candidates seeking admission to academic programs covered under JAM-2009 need to appear in JAM-2009. There is no age restriction.

(b) Foreign nationals will be required to satisfy the prevailing rules on the admission for foreign students of the Admitting Institute(s). For further details, they are advised to contact the Admitting Institute(s) concerned.

(c) To apply for admission to a desired program, a candidate is required to qualify in the corresponding Test Paper and also satisfy the minimum educational qualifications and eligibility criteria of the academic program.

(d) The candidates who have either appeared or are due to appear in the final examination of their qualifying degree in 2009 are also eligible to appear in the Test. On qualifying JAM-2009, such candidates can apply for provisional admission subject to the condition that:

(i) all parts of their final examination shall be over by the date of registration of the Admitting Institute, and

(ii) shall produce the proof of having passed the qualifying degree with required eligibility, as specified by the Admitting Institute, in the form of the final result on or before September 30, 2009.

(e) Admissions to various academic programs at different institutes will be made on the basis of merit in JAM-2009. On the basis of performance in the Test, for each Test Paper, separate merit lists will be prepared for General, OBC (non creamy layer), SC, ST and Persons with Disability (PD) category candidates.

(f) Request for the change of category, if any, with proper documentation, should reach the Organizing Institute by February 10, 2009. Requests received after this date will not be accepted under any circumstances.

(g) Candidates should note that mere appearance in JAM-2009 or being in the merit list of any Test Paper neither guarantees nor provides any automatic entitlement for admission. Qualified candidates shall have to apply for admission as per the prescribed procedure. Admissions shall be made in order of merit and depending on the number of seats available at the Admitting Institute(s).

(h) With regard to the interpretation of the provisions of any matter not covered in this Information Brochure, the decision of the Organizing Institute shall be final and binding on all the parties concerned.


HOW TO APPLY?
Candidates may apply for JAM-2009 through one of the two different procedures, namely "offline" and "online".

OFFLINE REGISTRATION
The "OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) Application Form" along with the "Information Brochure" and "Acknowledgment Card" will be available from November 24, 2008 to January 07, 2009 on cash payment of application fee of Rs. 1000/- for General/OBC Category Male candidates, Rs. 900/- for General/OBC Category Female candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST and PD candidates from the following Designated Branches of Canara Bank:

Bombay Zone: Ahmedabad (Revdi Bazar), Bhopal (Maharana Pratap Nagar), Indore (MG Road), Jabalpur (M.K. Chowk), Mumbai (IIT Powai & Fort Market), Nagpur (Pandit Malviya Road Sitabuldi), Nanded (Tara Singh Market), Pune (Camp), Raipur (Malviya Road), Vadodara Main (Manick Rao Road).

Delhi Zone: Chandigarh (Sector 17 C), Delhi (IIT Delhi Campus, Janpath, Maharani Bagh, Vivek Vihar), Shimla (The Mall).

Guwahati Zone: Bhubaneswar (Bapuji Nagar), Guwahati (Fancy Bazar), Jorhat (Garali), Patna (Exhibition Road), Muzzafarpur (Dhawan Building), Ranchi Main (SN Ganguli Road), Shillong (Gulasta Fancy Market).

Kanpur Zone: Aligarh Main (Apsara Complex), Allahabad (Civil Lines), Gorakhpur (Bank Road), Kanpur (Mall Road)), Lucknow Main (Hazratganj), Varanasi Main (Bansphatak).

Kharagpur Zone: Kharagpur (Fatak Bazar, Kharida), Kolkata (College Street & Gariahat), Siliguri (Sevoke Road Pani tanki more), Vijayawada (Shivalayam Street), Vishakapatnam (Daba Garden).

Madras Zone: Bangalore (Town Hall), Chennai (IIT Madras Campus & T. Nagar), Coimbatore (Oppannakara Street), Hyderabad (Abid Road), Secunderabad (MG Road), Kochi Main (Mattancherry), Tiruchirapalli (Teppakulam), Thiruvananthapuram (Cantonment), Mangalore (Balmatte Road).

Roorkee Zone: Agra (Cantonment), Amritsar (Dharam Singh Market), Bareilly (Civil Lines), Jaipur (Mirza Ismail Road), Kurukshetra (Railway Road), Meerut (Abu Lane), Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar), Roorkee (Anaj Mandi).

By Post
The "OMR Application Form" and the "Information Brochure" can also be obtained by Post from the JAM Office of IIT Kharagpur by making a written request along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 1050/- for General category Male candidates, Rs. 950/- for General category Female candidates and Rs. 550/- for SC/ST and PD candidates, drawn in favour of "Organizing JAM-2009", IIT Kharagpur, payable at Canara Bank, Kharagpur (Branch Code: 0190), and a self-addressed slip (11.0 cm x 6.0 cm). This fee includes Rs. 50/- as postal charges. Such requests must reach the JAM office, IIT Kharagpur, latest by January 7, 2009. The application material shall be dispatched by Registered Post. IIT Kharagpur, however, does not take any responsibility for the late delivery of application material, due to postal delay or loss of documents in transit.

Once an Application Form has been purchased either from the Bank or by post from the JAM Office, IIT Kharagpur, any claim for refund of the fee, for any reason whatsoever, will not be entertained nor can this fee be held in reserve for future.

The OMR Application Form enclosed in the envelope provided with the Information Brochure is to be completed by the candidate in all respects. After reading the instructions given in Section-13, carefully fill in all the items of the form. Fold the form only where it was originally folded. Also write the code(s) of the Test Paper(s) applied, and the first choice of city/town of test on the left-top portion of the envelope.

The candidates desiring to appear for a second Test Paper must clearly mention their option in the OMR Application Form. Such candidates are required to pay an additional fee of Rs. 300/- (Rs. 150/- for SC/ST and PD candidates) through a demand draft in favour of "Organizing JAM-2009", payable at Canara Bank, Kharagpur (Branch Code: 0190). This demand draft is to be sent along with the OMR Application Form.

ONLINE REGISTRATION
The facility for Online Registration will be available through the website http://jam.iitkgp.ac.in from November 24, 2008.

The last date for submission of Online Application Forms on website is January 19, 2009. A candidate can fill-in electronically his/her personal data (Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Category, PD Status), Number of Test Papers Applied, Test Paper(s), Cities/Towns for the Test (First and Second choices), Qualifying Examination Passed, Year of Qualifying Examination, Name of Qualifying Degree, Percentage of Aggregate Marks/CGPA (calculated out of 10), Name of the Parent/Guardian, Relationship, Telephone Numbers (landline and mobile) and the Bank Draft details (Name and Code of the issuing Branch, Amount of Demand Draft, Date of Issue and Draft No.).

After electronically filling his/her personal data in the Online Application Form on the website, the candidate must download this form and take a print out of the same. The information pertaining to the Photograph, Declaration and Signature will have to be provided by the candidate on the printed Online Registration Form. The photograph should be glued at the appropriate place provided in the form. The photograph must not be stapled and not be signed/attested.

Candidates, who register online, will get a concession of Rs. 100/- in application fee. If the candidate is appearing in only one test paper, the application fee is Rs. 900/- for General/OBC category Male candidates, Rs. 800/- for General/OBC category Female candidates and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST and PD candidates. The candidates desiring to appear in two Test Papers must clearly mention their options in the Online Registration Form. For such candidates, the application fee is Rs. 1200/- for General/OBC category Male candidates, Rs. 1100/- for General/OBC category Female candidates and Rs. 550/- for SC/ST and PD candidates. The appropriate application fee must be in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Organizing JAM-2009", payable at Canara Bank, Kharagpur (Branch Code: 0190). The candidate may keep an identical photograph in reserve for future need. The candidate is also advised to keep a photocopy of the completed Online Registration Form for his/her record.

Acknowledgement Card:
A printed acknowledgement card is enclosed with the OMR Application Form. The candidate has to write his/her name and mailing address in the space provided and enclose this card with the OMR Application Form after affixing postage stamp of Rs. 6/-. The Organizing Institute will post the card immediately on receipt of the OMR Application Form. The acknowledgement card must not be stapled with the OMR Application Form.

In the case of Online Registration, on receipt of duly completed Online Registration Form along with requisite Demand Draft for application fee (as applicable) and a self-addressed envelope with stamp(s) of Rs. 6/-, an acknowledgement will be sent by the JAM Office, IIT Kharagpur, at the address given by the candidate.

List of Enclosures and the Address for Sending the Completed OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form:
The following documents should be enclosed along with the Completed OMR Application Form: (i) Bank/JAM Office Pay-in-slip, (ii) Stamped Acknowledgement Card, (iii) Demand Draft for the Second Test Paper, if applicable, (iv) SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer) Certificate (copy), if applicable, and (v) Disability Certificate (copy), if applicable.

The following documents should be enclosed along with the Completed Online Registration Form: (i) Demand Draft for the appropriate Application fee, (ii) A self-addressed envelope with stamp(s) of Rs. 6/-, (iii) SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer) Certificate (copy), if applicable, and (iv) Disability Certificate (copy), if applicable.
Irrespective of the choice of the cities/towns of test centers, candidate must send the duly filled in OMR Application Form or completed Online Registration Form, as the case may be, along with all necessary enclosures indicated above, to the following address:

Organizing Chairman, JAM-2009
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur-721302

The candidates are advised to send their completed Application Forms/Online Registration Forms by Speed Post/Registered Post only and retain the receipt of posting. The completed OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form can also be submitted in person at the JAM office, IIT Kharagpur, during office hours on working days.
Last Date for Receipt of the Completed OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form:
Last date for receipt of the duly completed OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form at the JAM Office, IIT Kharagpur, is January 22, 2009. Any OMR Application Form/Online Registration Form received after this date will not be accepted. Any delay in receiving the application material by the candidate will not be considered as a valid reason for the late submission of the completed OMR Application Form after the deadline. The institute will not be responsible for any postal delay or irregularity or loss in postal transit.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR JAM-2009
Issue of Application Forms and Information Brochures at Canara Bank Counters or by Post only from IIT Kharagpur and Commencement of Online Registration: November 24, 2008

Last date for receipt of requests at IIT Kharagpur for issue of application material by Post: January 07, 2009

Last date for issue of Application Forms and Information Brochures at Bank Counters: January 16, 2009 (Friday)

Last date for Online Registration on the website: January 19, 2009

Last date for receipt of completed OMR Application Form along with Pay-in-slip and Demand Draft (if any) / Online Registration Form along with Demand Draft at the Organizing Institute (IIT Kharagpur): January 22, 2009
Date of JAM-2009 -: May 3, 2009 Sunday

Announcement of the Result -: At 17:00 hrs on May 25, 2009
For more information visit: http://jam.iitkgp.ac.in